VVO - 2005

Insurance for Viennese dogs compulsory as of 1 January 2006

Vienna, 29/12/2005
In future, third-party liability insurance will be compulsory for dogs born after 1 January 2006 and registered in Vienna.

WEB trial: Legal expenses insurance pays off for claimants

Vienna, 13/12/2005
The biggest civil action in Austrian history was today concluded with a settlement

International design award

Vienna, 25/11/2005
VVO Annual Report 2004/2005 again receives distinction

Recognizing danger with a mouse click helps prevent floods

Vienna, 22/11/2005
HORA – Flood zoning in Austria.- A step towards coping with natural dangers

Employees' Group Insurance: Civil servants also want the right to choose!

Vienna, 23/09/2005
Why should civil servants and executive staff not benefit from the security of a life insurance?

Natural disasters: The State and the private insurance sector in a risk partnership

Vienna, 31/08/2005
During the record floods of 2002 the new dimension and quality of the damage showed the limits of what it is possible to insure.

Provision for the Future: Success in all sectors of the population

Vienna, 08/07/2005
The state-supported provision for old age is an innovative product which serves to strengthen the third pillar, i.e. private pension schemes.

Terror risks in Austria covered by insurance pool

Vienna, 07/07/2005
Today’s series of attacks in the center of London recalls the danger of terror.

Consumer protection: VVO launches an offensive

Vienna, 07/07/2005
Austrian insurers are taking the initiative in current discussions about cash surrender values. They favor the distribution of costs over the first 5 years for new contracts and contractual security for existing ones.

State-supported pension provision: Good reason for success

Vienna, 01/07/2005
Since its introduction in 2003 the state-supported pension scheme has shown a highly positive development, with some 473,000 contracts being sold during the first two years. In the meantime, a premium volume of around € 309 million is being managed. The "guarantee plus bonus" concept has made its mark.

Vehicle repairs: alternative methods are quick and cost-effective

Vienna, 28/06/2005
During the past few years, vehicle repair costs showed a sharp increase, as did the repair time involved. This trend can be counteracted by using alternative repair methods.

The insurance industry: Collective bargaining negotiations

Vienna, 28/06/2005
28 June 2005 saw the completion of the collective bargaining negotiations between the Austrian Insurance Association (VVO) and the Private-Sector Employees’ Trade Union.

The Business Results of Commercial Insurance Companies in 2004

Vienna, 14/06/2005
2004 was another year of sound growth for Austria's insurance industry. Especially the life-insurance segment succeeded in recording favorable increases.

Life insurance policies: A long-term form of provision for old age

Vienna, 03/05/2005
Life insurance policies are regarded as Austria’s most popular form of providing for one’s old age. This fact is also recognized by politicians and the Consumer Information Association (Verein für Konsumenteninformation - VKI).

Interest rate guarantee

Vienna, 04/03/2005
VVO: Interest rate guarantee for life insurances remains unchanged

VVO Communication Department gets a new head

Vienna, 22/02/2005
VVO restructures its Communication Department